Digital Photography for Beginners

Ref: C3675570

Do you have a digital camera you wish you know more about? Would you like to take better photos of your family, on days out or on holiday? Or are you a keen amateur wanting to know more?
This course will look to develop your knowledge and skills when using a digital camera. You will also learn techniques for creating a better photograph visually.

Course aim

To introduce how to use a digital camera whilst considering use of composition.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge on how to better compose my own photographs.

Apply some elements of composition to own photographs

Use a digital camera at beginner level.

Be able to either download images onto computer or upload to social media.

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor

You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning

You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

You will need to bring your own digital camera and memory card.

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

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You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits

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